A week without your mobile starting today

The idea of spending an entire week without your cellphone may seem daunting – and preposterous. But hear us out, dear readers, for this may be the key to unlocking your untapped potential – a digitox (digital detox) that promises not only personal rejuvenation but also the continuation of your usual business endeavours. Imagine a week filled with uninterrupted focus, without the constant barrage of pings and buzzes. Undivided attention will set you apart.

Utilise alternative means of communication – a landline (if you still have one), email or face-to-face meetings. Take notes with – wait for it! – pen and paper, your thumb getting a rest from aimless scrolling. Without a cellphone, seize the chance to engage with your personal AI you haven’t unboxed for a while: your brain. Trust your instincts, embrace your ingenuity and tap into forgotten wisdom. But we’re not completely mad. So, we wouldn’t want everyone around you to forsake their mobiles. Have someone nearby who does have the internet at his or her fingertips who can Google or Wiki, or take that call wherever-whenever. Just outsource the job, the way you outsource getting coffee. So, dear readers, take this leap into a cellphone-free week starting today. Who knows? This digitox may just get you to hold a print version of this column in higher esteem over its ethereal one.